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Liquid manure and preventing fatal accidents [View all]
https://www.wcax.com/2024/06/18/liquid-manure-preventing-fatal-accidents/Liquid manure and preventing fatal accidents
By Chad Charette
Published: Jun. 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT|Updated: 14 hours ago
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - After two men near Utica died while working around liquid manure, we learn how dangerous the gases are and what can be done to prevent future accidents.
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“Unfortunately, we get a lot of situations like this where it’s not just one fatality in these manure storage incidents. It can be multiple,” said Mike Hunter with Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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If you see anyone fall into a manure tank, Hunter’s main tip is to call 911 since there’s no way to safely rescue them without a breathing apparatus.
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In addition to increased training, Hunter recommends using single gas meters. It’s a simple device that can detect individual gasses like hydrogen sulfide and warn its wearer of high concentrations.
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By Chad Charette
Published: Jun. 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT|Updated: 14 hours ago
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - After two men near Utica died while working around liquid manure, we learn how dangerous the gases are and what can be done to prevent future accidents.
[...]
“Unfortunately, we get a lot of situations like this where it’s not just one fatality in these manure storage incidents. It can be multiple,” said Mike Hunter with Cornell Cooperative Extension.
[...]
If you see anyone fall into a manure tank, Hunter’s main tip is to call 911 since there’s no way to safely rescue them without a breathing apparatus.
[...]
In addition to increased training, Hunter recommends using single gas meters. It’s a simple device that can detect individual gasses like hydrogen sulfide and warn its wearer of high concentrations.
[...]
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